Pleasant working & living climate
The morality of people to want to work is a striking Thool quality. This Thool's work ethic is highly regarded. On Tholen and especially beyond. Tholenaren are known for their loyalty and heart for the business or organization. Thool employees are willing to work and work hard and neat. There is little absenteeism, the sleeves are rolled up, they don't whine but are cleaned and they enjoy working. A number of qualities that Thool employers attribute to their employees. Both for paid and unpaid work.
The will to work is an important part of Thool's DNA. It has been shaped by a long history of conquering land from the sea, finding ways to live, working with heavy sea clay, the isolated life of the island structure and the eternal struggle against the water. The Calvinistic slant of the population also calls for honesty, helping relatives and doing good works. All this together forms the Thool work ethic. A virtue that people were and are proud of.
Luctor et Emergo could have been thinking about Tholen. Because something has been struggled in those past centuries. That's why working on Tholen is not a punishment, but a challenge
Arjan van Dijke, director DB KeukenGroep | St. Annaland
Partly due to the short lines of communication and proactive attitude of the municipal government, there is a pleasant business climate in Tholen. The more than 3.000 companies together provide more than 10.000 jobs for a workforce of 14.000 people. The total population consists of almost 27.000 inhabitants and has been growing for years. The regional labor potential consists of no fewer than 50.000 people and Tholen has a significant group of residents who want to work part-time and seasonal.
Due to the current growth of the economy in combination with the even stronger development of the local business community, Tholen is in a strong positive position. In recent years, Tholen has experienced above-average growth in the number of business locations in the region. In the immediate region there are various educational institutions at various levels that train young people for a future role within your company.
The municipality of Tholen consists of the islands of Tholen and Sint Philipsland and are located in the middle of the Oosterschelde National Park. In addition to working and doing business, Tholen also offers plenty of space for pleasant living and recreation. Peace, space, safety and more value for money are important advantages. At Tholen you will find an excellent balance between tranquility and dynamics. An interaction between sea and land. Tholen, Zeeland is that close.